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Scientists and politicians are debating whether to introduce compulsory vaccinations following the recent measles outbreak in Berlin, which has resulted in the death of an infant and the closure of a school.

News of the death of an 18-month-old infant in Berlin on Monday has sparked a vigorous debate.

Franz Ulrich Montgomery, president of the German Medial Association, told Ruhr Nachrichten on Tuesday that “this tragic death should be sufficient reason to introduce compulsory vaccination against measles”.

ESSEN. Police raided biker group Satudarah’s clubhouses and the homes of members across Germany on Tuesday after Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere banned the group.

Police in Essen said special units had to be involved in the raids, given the club’s “dangerous” members. Saturdah is The Netherlands’ biggest motorcycle club and allegedly has strong ties to organised crime.

The raids started early on Tuesday morning in various cities including Aachen and Duisburg, which borders The Netherlands, according to the Essen police statement.

Territorial fights between Satudarah and Hells Angels often featured hand grenades, mass brawls and gunshots. Some German club members carried Kalashnikovs and sub-machine guns.